Tathana Rivera Hernández

Motivated and dedicated first year Internal Medicine resident with a strong foundation in clinical medicine and patient-centered care. Committed to delivering evidence-based healthcare, advancing medical knowledge, and contributing to multidisciplinary teams. Great communication skills and passionate towards improving patient outcomes through compassionate and comprehensive care.

• Clinical Honors, Ponce Health Sciences University
• Magna Cum Laude, University of Puerto Rico

• American College of Physicians (ACP), 2021–Present
• American College of Gastroenterology (ACG), 2026–Present

• Spanish, Native
• English, Fluent

• USMLE Step 1, Passed (First Attempt)
• USMLE Step 2 CK, Passed (First Attempt)
• USMLE Step 3, Scheduled for 06/20/26 and 06/26/26

• Developmental Neurobiology Laboratory, University of Puerto Rico, 2018–2019, José E. García Arrarás, PhD, Performed sea cucumber dissections., Assisted with tissue preparation and cryostat use., Prepared solutions and maintained laboratory specimens.
• Neonatal Research, University Pediatric Hospital, 2019–2020, Cynthia García Coll, PhD, Conducted maternal interviews., Reviewed medical records., Performed statistical analysis using SPSS., Presented findings at the 6th Annual Scientific Day.
• Necrotizing Enterocolitis in Formula-Fed versus Human Milk-Fed Neonates in a Level IV Neonatal Care Unit, Zayhara Reyes Bou, MD, Assisted with proposal development., Conducted chart review., Performed neonatal follow-up.
• Encouraging Parents to Read Aloud to Babies in NICU as a Resource to Promote Early Literacy, Lourdes García Tormos, SLP, Maintained study database., Conducted follow-up interviews.
• Neurology Research, 2022, Angel Viñuelas, MD, Organized patient databases., Performed data analysis., Assisted with patient follow-up.